Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat is sleeping on the couch.

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on the couch

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What does a prepositional phrase start with?

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A preposition.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The book is under the table.

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under the table

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What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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To provide additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: She walked through the park.

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through the park

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What is a preposition?

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The dog ran across the street.

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across the street

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What is the preposition in the sentence: The keys are in the drawer?

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in

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Identify the prepositional phrase: He sat beside his friend.

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beside his friend